John Montgomery Roberts 1807–1886
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Roberts in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1807, John Montgomery Roberts entered the world in Delhi, Delaware County, New York, born to daniel henry roberts and polly phelps roberts. In 1845, John Montgomery Roberts resided in Tazewell, Illinois, United States. In 1850, John Montgomery Roberts resided in Tazewell, Illinois. John Montgomery Roberts married ann waters, mary k woods burhans, and had children including ellen maria roberts, john ali roberts, lester brandt roberts, mary ann roberts. John Montgomery Roberts passed away in 1886 in Morton, Tazewell County, Illinois.
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1Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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4Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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5Marriage Records Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920
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6Military U.S., Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914
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7Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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8Tax Records U.S., IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918
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9Burial Records Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012
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10Marriage Records Illinois Marriages
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11Marriage Records Illinois Marriages to 1850
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12Census Illinois, State Census Collection
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13Marriage Records Illinois, Compiled Marriages
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14Record 10,000 Vital Records of Central New York, 1813-1850
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Roberts
This ancestor line traces from Kentchurch, Herefordshire, England (1419) to Delhi, Delaware, New York, USA (1807) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Roberts (1807–1886) was born in Delhi, Delaware County, New York and died in Morton, Tazewell County, Illinois. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
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John Roberts's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record